ANXIETY TREATMENT
Is anxiety getting in the way of the life you want to live?
When you have anxiety, you may not be able to turn off your brain. Your mind is filled with worries, negative thoughts that don’t stop, often leaving you stuck in worst-case-scenario fears. Anxiety also shows up in our bodies, often at the worst times. When you most hope to stay calm, it shows up like a weight on your chest, knots in your stomach, or restless energy radiating through your body. Sometimes it seems the only option is to avoid stress-inducing situations, and that can mean missing out on stuff that matters. Little by little anxiety can take over your life.
At Wellness Collaborative, we will help you learn to cope with panic, obsessive thinking, or constant worry. Our goal is to get you doing the things that are most important to you even while you work on your anxiety. Dr. Kelli Wright specializes in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
OUR APPROACH
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT is an acceptance-based therapy that’s backed by science on an empirical scale. Based on growing awareness, clarifying values, and comitting to change behavior, ACT has been shown to decrease levels anxiety. It has also been shown to decrease depression, substance misuse, work burnout, and worksite stress. Imagine a therapy which empowers you to successfully free yourself of your anxiety and detrimental patterns, and within a relatively small amount of time (see a study here).
Individuals seeking treatment often find themselves tangled up in a cycle of conflict within their inner lives. ACT is about using the best methods to help you identify and connect with the thoughts and memories that are the root of your Anxiety. Once that happens, you gain new context and accept the events that transpired. From there it consists of honing in on your personal values and committing the the behavior change that is needed going forward.
ACT is about establishing a direction in your life that is consistent with your principals. Once you make contact and accept the underlying causes of your anxiety symptoms, you can take daily action towards your goals without being stuck in an inner battle. This progressive approach can open the door leading to a bright future full of satisfaction, meaning and happiness. For tips about handling your anxiety see our blog post “12 Ways To Manage Anxiety” or contact us to get started today.
Take Action
ACT isn’t pronounced “Ay-see-tee” but rather is pronounced like the word “act”. There is a good reason for this – you’re far more likely to fall into destructive patterns if you aren’t taking daily action towards your goals. As humans, we thrive when moving toward goals that are based on our core values and principles.
With your newfound mindset gained from accepting the sources of your anxiety, you are positioned to formulate strategies and take action that will make you prosper. We will create a plan around what is important to you.
Why Do I Need To Dig Up Old Memories?
This is the ‘Acceptance’ part of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. During sessions, you learn the skills necessary to experience and face your memories, thoughts, and feelings that are causing the uneasiness in your life. The methods we use make sure the experience isn’t scary, but rather the opposite.
When we address and accept the sources of pain, it gives us control back over our situation. A huge part of anxiety tends to come from denying or neglecting certain parts of our past (or present) that seem overwhelming to face.
Find Balance Again
Accepting the source(s) of our anxiety can reset the paradigm, letting us find balance once more. With your newfound clarity, you can live each day mindfully and take action consistent with your individual goals.
You might take up meditation as a daily habit, giving yourself an opportunity to ‘reset’ and face what your subconscious brings to the forefront. Even if daily meditation isn’t your thing, with ACT therapy, we will help form strategies that work for you.
The best part? When the struggle becomes debilitating, life feels completely overwhelming, or you simply need guidance in that particular moment,
in-between session texts or calls are included and available.
You are not in this alone.
TURN THE PROCRASTINATION CYCLE OFF
Hours pass, tasks remain unfinished, and the promise to “do it later” turns into missed opportunities. Many people experience this cycle of procrastination, self-doubt, and feeling stuck. What begins as small delays can gradually build into a pattern that leaves you overwhelmed and constantly trying to catch up.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is designed to help people break free from these patterns. Instead of feeling trapped in a cycle of avoidance, you can begin building confidence and momentum toward lasting change.
At The Wellness Collaborative, we take a compassionate, supportive approach to care. Dr. Kelli Wright works with clients to help them reconnect with what truly matters and move forward with clarity, purpose, and renewed confidence. You got this, let’s start today.
MORE HEALTH ISSUES THAT BENEFIT FROM ACT THERAPY
EATING DISORDERS
Patients learn to identify body image issues, how to navigate negative thoughts, and adopt self-care and self-confidence behaviors.
CHRONIC PAIN
With our help, patients experience increased mobility, reduced pain, miss fewer days at work, and enjoy relief from symptoms of anxiety and depression related to their chronic pain.
PANIC ATTACKS
Acceptence & Commitment Therapy has been shown to reduce frequency of panic attacks in patients in as little as 10 sessions.
ACT is also helpful with issues regarding:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Mood Disorders
- Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Trauma
- Personality Disorders